We’ve all seen the Tax Day cocktail videos on TikTok and YouTube. But while taxpayers need liquid courage on April 15, we know tax professionals need it long before then. So, in addition to providing tax tips to help you survive tax season, we thought our subscribers could use guidance on liquid flow rather than cash flow.
Below are our top five cocktails to help you enjoy (or at least endure) tax season.
The Up All Night*
For those marathon nights leading up to March 15 and April 15, combine in a cocktail shaker:
- Ice
- Coffee liqueur
- Hazelnut liqueur
- Tequila (because decisions were made)
- Coffee cold brew (because it’s all about productivity)
- A dash of B complex with vitamin B12 (pretending we care about health)
- Aqua fava (fancy garbanzo bean juice — don’t ask questions)
Shake vigorously to take out your frustrations, pour into a coupe glass, and sprinkle with some crushed espresso beans. Pairs well with Schedule C reconciliations.
The Math Hard*
When numbers are no longer making sense, these numbers will definitely help — at least when poured into an ice-filled tumbler:
- New Deals Gin #1
- Tequila #1800 Verdano Blanco
- 19 Acres Very Berry Hard Cider
- 7-Up
- 151 Rum
Warning: After consuming, you may find the standard deduction suddenly seems quite reasonable.
The IRS*
Forget the Internal Revenue Service — enjoy your very own IRS: Ice cream, Rum, and Stout. Just pour stout into a beer mug, add a little coffee rum, and top it off with some chocolate ice cream. Your staff will be far more willing to spend three hours on hold with the other IRS with one of these in hand.
Pro tip: Every time the hold music restarts, take a sip.
The Margin of Error**
Because we all build in a little cushion, right? Just pour one ounce whiskey and 0.75 ounce elderflower liqueur into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake, strain over fresh ice, and top with a splash of seltzer.
Consume while explaining to clients why their “estimated” taxes were only off by $12,000.
The Painkiller***
When 60-70–hour weeks have become 80-90–hour weeks, pour into a cocktail shaker:
- 2 tablespoons orange juice (Vitamin C counts!)
- 4 ounces 100% pineapple juice
- 2 ounces dark rum (or 4, we won’t judge)
- 1 ounce cream of coconut
Add ice, shake, strain into a highball or hurricane glass, and top with freshly grated nutmeg.
Recommended serving: After filing your 47th extension of the day.
Drink responsibly. Remember alcohol is no longer deductible even if served for the convenience of the employer, or for entertaining your clients, as entertaining as you may be … or may become.
